Description: A man of a pale complexion, he dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His brown hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His eyes are violet and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Bertram is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. Ostracized due to the necromantic powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Humans became a terror of the countryside. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Extrovert, Logical, Gifted. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears yellow trousers with violet and grey striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. He has moderate length chestnut hair. His eyes are amber and beady.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: He was born in a small mountains village. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the mountains to a summer home near a large cave. He would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the mountains due to the painful memories there. Hubert took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up shield and armor he uses now. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he typically wears black cloth garments or leather armor. His hair is short and brown. He is baby faced.

Personality: Hunter is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and to reunite with his absent father

Flaws: Depressed, Disease. Bonds: Job, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with black lining and desert motifs, and he perpetually has his sickle ready. He keeps his long silver hair kept up in a rat tail. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep green.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. A freak accident while working with his Fortune-teller mother left him crippled. In his journeys he found a malevolent artifact. He wishes to return this artifact and its corrupting influence back to where it came.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 2600 sp. 4 Tanglefoot bags. 6 Acid flasks. 1 Thunderstones.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He very much looks the part of a Body Guard. His blonde hair is thinning but still full. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes brigands are coming to abduct people. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: He got into the Body Guard business at a young age. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Body Guard work with an outfit from a few towns over. Body Guard work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Body Guard.

Motivation: Expand his business; and many brigands want him driven away

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 500 gp. Emerald (1000 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). 1 Banded mail. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate.